Vandal electrocuted in Abuja while stealing electric cables
A suspect, Muktar Rabiu, while attempting to steal high voltage cables in Abuja has been electrocuted.
The incident occurred on November 28, 2024, a few weeks after the deceased had been arrested and sentenced for a similar crime he committed earlier.
The FCT Police Command Spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
According to her, Rabiu had earlier been arrested on November 21, 2024, during a routine patrol along Christ the King Road in Gwagwalada.
She said he was caught with high-voltage cables believed to have been stolen from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company.
Adeh added that during arraignment in court, Rabiu was sentenced to community service, which included receiving 42 strokes of the cane, but the penalty did not deter him from his criminal activities.
“This time, however, karma intervened. 28/11/2024, some few weeks after the community service, while attempting to dismantle the electrical apparatus, Rabiu suffered a severe electrocution, leaving him critically injured. He is now receiving medical treatment in a hospital,” Adeh added.
She said that after recovery, he would be charged to court.
Adeh, however, warned criminals against vandalising public infrastructure.
“The FCT command reiterates its unwavering commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and has issued a stern warning against acts of vandalism and theft of public utilities. Such actions not only jeopardize lives but also disrupt essential services that communities rely on,” she said.
“In the light of these events, the police encourage citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest station or through the Command’s emergency lines. Community participation is vital in the fight against vandalism, ensuring a safer environment for all.”
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